Michael Douglas hat dog denim jacket cancer smile happy Michael Douglas, whose rep says he's recovering from his recent bout with throat cancer, was looking as thin as ever -- yet happy -- as he walked his dog in New York this morning.

And Michael has a lot to be happy about. In addition to working towards regaining his health, there's been a lot of Oscar buzz surrounding Douglas for his work in both Wall Street 2 and the indie comedy, Solitary Man.

After a very scary summer, this could turn out to be one of his best years yet!